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The Minelab Vanquish V12 Double-D search coil is the 12"×9" large coil for the Vanquish series — built for maximum depth and ground coverage. It's the stock coil on the Vanquish 540, and the size you want for open fields, pasture, and beaches where you're covering a lot of ground and chasing deeper targets.
Why run the 12"×9" V12 coil
- More depth — the larger Double-D footprint reaches deeper targets the smaller coils miss.
- Covers ground fast — ideal for big open sites, fields, and beaches where efficiency matters.
- Stock 540 coil — the same coil Minelab ships on the Vanquish 540, so it's a proven match.
- Genuine Minelab part — a factory Double-D coil from an authorized Minelab dealer, not an aftermarket copy.
Compatibility
The V12 12"×9" coil fits the Minelab Vanquish 340, Vanquish 440, and Vanquish 540 — the models Minelab markets as the "Vanquish 40 Series." It's a Double-D, elliptical, open-frame coil and ships with a skidplate.
Vanquish coil comparison: V8 vs V10 vs V12
All three are genuine Minelab Double-D elliptical coils that fit the Vanquish 340, 440, and 540 and include a skidplate. The difference is size — and what that size is best at:
| Coil | Size | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 8"×5" | Tight spaces and trashy ground — best target separation, lightest swing | Least depth and coverage |
| V10 | 10"×7" | The all-rounder — balances depth and separation for everyday detecting | Master of none, but closest to it |
| V12 (this coil) | 12"×9" | Maximum depth and ground coverage — open fields and beaches (the stock coil on the Vanquish 540) | Bulkier; less separation in heavy trash |
Rule of thumb: go V8 for trashy/tight sites, V10 for everyday all-round use, and V12 for depth and open ground. Many detectorists keep two sizes and swap to match the site.
What's included
- Minelab Vanquish V12 12"×9" coil
- Coil hardware (bolt, washers)
- Skidplate (coil cover)
Specifications
- Coil size: 12" × 9" (elliptical)
- Coil type: Double-D (DD)
- Shape: Elliptical
- Build: Open
- Color: Black
- Compatible: Minelab Vanquish 340, 440, 540
Complete your setup
Protect this coil with the matching V12 skidplate, transport your detector safely in the Minelab Vanquish carry bag, or browse all metal detector search coils. New to the line? See the full Minelab Vanquish range.
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
We're an authorized Minelab dealer, so this V12 12x9" coil is a genuine factory part with full warranty — never a gray-market or aftermarket copy. Our team detects with the same Vanquish gear we sell, so if you're not sure which coil suits your sites, call, chat, or email us for honest advice before you buy.
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